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PhD fellow in physics

Department of Physics, Faculty of Science at University of Copenhagen is
offering a PhD scholarship in theoretical condensed matter physics commencing June
1st, 2018 or as soon as
possible thereafter.

Description of the scientific environment

The project is embedded in the Center for Quantum Devices (QDev) at the
Niels Bohr Institute, a basic research center comprising materials research,
experimental physics, nanoelectronics and condensed matter theory. The full
research program for this center of excellence, funded by funded by the Danish National Research Foundation, can be found on the QDev homepage: http://qdev.dk/. The position will also be rooted
in the broader Condensed Matter Theory group (http://cmt.nbi.ku.dk/), at the Niels Bohr Institute.

Project description

The research project deals with theoretical
investigations of sub-gap states in superconducting junctions based on quantum
dots and wires as well as in semiconductor/ superconductor /magnet hybrid devices.
The research will be carried out in close collaboration with the experimental
activities in the Center for Quantum Devices and aims at a better understanding
of transport through spin-induced Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states and Andreev bound
states in general, including possible relaxation mechanisms. The successful
candidate must have a strong background in theoretical many-body physics and
quantum transport theory.

The
position is available for a 3-year period and your key tasks as a PhD student
at SCIENCE are:

To manage and carry through
your research project

Attend PhD courses

Write
scientific articles and your PhD thesis

Teach and disseminate your research

To stay at an external research institution
for a few months, preferably abroad

Work for the department

Formal
requirements

Applicants should hold an MSc degree
in physics with good results and good English skills. As criteria for the
assessment of your qualifications emphasis will also be laid on previous
publications (if any) and relevant work experience.

Terms of employment

The
position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of
appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of
Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics
in the State.

The
starting salary is currently at a minimum DKK 317.448 including annual
supplement (+ pension up to DKK 43.848). Negotiation for salary supplement is
possible.

Application
Procedure

The
application, in English, must be
submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

Cover
Letter, stating which PhD project you are applying for and detailing your
motivation and background for applying for the specific PhD project.

CV

Diploma
and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc)

Acceptance
Letter for the relevant MSc Programme at SCIENCE, if any

Other
information for consideration, e.g. list of publications (if any),

The
University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity
of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates
regardless of personal background.

The
deadline for applications is Monday, April 2nd, 2018, 23:59 GMT
+2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized
recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the
Interview Committee. Afterwards an assessment committee will be appointed to evaluate the selected applications.
The applicants will be notified of the composition of the committee and the
final selection of a successful candidate will be made by the Head of
Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee and the
interview committee.

The main
criterion for selection will be the research potential of the applicant and the
above mentioned skills. The successful candidate will then be requested to
formally apply for enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD school of Science. You can read more about
the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions

For
specific information about the PhD scholarship, please contact the principal
supervisor